Average Rainy - Precipitation days in Palinuro
With 124 days and 1214 mm of annual rain, Palinuro has a moderate precipitation pattern. On this page, you can learn everything about the number of precipitation days.
Monthly Distribution of Rainy Days
The wettest month is November, with 14 rainy days bringing 193 mm of rain. In contrast, August sees 5 rainy days with 22 mm of rain.
Amsterdam Precipitation Days Compared World Wide
On average, Palinuro receives over 124 days of precipitation annually. For comparison, here is some data from popular tourist destinations around the world:In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, there are about 29 precipitation days annually, reflecting its dry desert environment.
In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the city experiences around 212 precipitation days annually, consistent with its tropical rainforest climate.
In Athens, Greece, it rains around 70 days in the year; therefore, it is one of the driest Mediterranean cities, mainly dominated by winter rainfall.
In Toronto, Canada, there are about 126 precipitation days per year, with snowfall occurring in winter and rainfall in summer.
Beijing, China, averages 72 precipitation days annually, concentrated in the summer months.
In Brisbane, Australia, the city averages 123 precipitation days per year, making it wetter than Sydney.
Fun facts about Rain from Around the World
Let’s explore more fascinating precipitation records:
- Tutunendo, Colombia, gets about 340 days of rain every year, which arguably makes it the wettest place in the world.
- On Réunion Island, a tropical cyclone generated 1825 mm in just 24 hours.
- Singapore receives thunder on 167 days in the year and is considered one of the most thunderous cities in the world.
- The smallest drops that fall are called drizzle drops, and they have a diameter of 0.5 mm.
- Some heavy storms generate "diamond dust," which consists of very small ice crystals that float in the air.
For more detailed information about rainfall patterns in Palinuro, visit our Rainfall & Precipitation page.